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39 Little Things That Will Make You Smile

Pizza, Harry Potter, Disneyland...

Christine Schuster

Jan 30, 2017

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39 Little Things That Will Make You Smile

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A few months ago I wrote about 40 things that make you smile. With a lot of things going on in the world leaving a lot of people confused, angry, hurt, worried, etc., I thought it would be good to remind ourselves of some of the things that make us happy. This list has all new ideas, so if you missed the first one you can find it here! As far as this list goes... here are 40 more things that make you smile:

1. Brunch

Sleeping in AND breakfast food... is there anything better?

2. Summer nights

The best part of summer!

3. Riding a bike

Spend some time outdoors and go explore.

4. French fries

Are they still considered a vegetable?

5. Relaxing by the bonfire

Apple cider, s'mores, and good friends.

6. Sunshine

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." Anthony J. D'Angelo

7. Your favorite candy

Fruity? Chocolatey? Does it matter? Candy is candy.

8. Snow-covered mountains

A beautiful sight that leaves everyone breathless.

9. Your sorority sisters

"She's always there for me when I need her; She's my best friend; she's just my everything." Ashley Olsen

10. Cupcakes

A whole lot of deliciousness in such a little dessert!

11. A new pair of shoes

"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world." -Marilyn Monroe

12. Mozzarella sticks

Everyone's favorite fried cheese snack!

13. Being organized

One of the best feelings in the world.

14. Your favorite TV show

Anyone want to binge watch five seasons in one day?

15. A cup of hot tea

Add a little lemon and you have the perfect way to start or end your day.

16. Laughing

Laughing... it's the best medicine!

17. Little adventures

Grab some friends, jump in the car, and go for a drive!

18. Random acts of kindness

Send someone a card... Not only will it make you smile, but it will make them smile too!

19. Fridays

Hello weekend!

20. Making a new friend

"Friends... they cherish one another's hopes. They are kind to one another's dreams." -Henry David Thoreau

21. Baby elephants

Aren't they the cutest!?

22. A new bottle of nail polish.

New season... new color... new you!

23. Traveling

There's nothing like experiencing a new place for the first time.

24. A cozy blanket

Maybe even better than a pair of fuzzy socks...

27. Disneyland

Who doesn't love visiting the happiest place on Earth!?

28. Road trip with friends

Windows down... Music up.

29. Taco Tuesdays

The only reason we all love Tuesdays!

30. A hug

Nothing like a hug from your best friend!

31. Someone playing with your hair

Admit it... this is one of the best feelings in the world.

32. Hot chocolate

The perfect drink for a cold winter night!

33. Scented candle

Light your favorite scented candle, grab a book, and relax.

34. A spoonful of cookie dough.

And the warm chocolate chip cookies after!

35. Harry Potter

Have you ever been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter?

36. Watching wild dolphins

The freedom of the seas...

37. Pizza

Everyone's guilty pleasure.

38. The cool side of the pillow

Sweet dreams!

39. Playing a musical instrument

There is nothing better than playing your favorite instrument.

What are some things that make you smile?

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39 Little Things That Will Make You Smile

Pizza, Harry Potter, Disneyland...

1. Brunch

2. Summer nights

3. Riding a bike

4. French fries

5. Relaxing by the bonfire

6. Sunshine

7. Your favorite candy

8. Snow-covered mountains

9. Your sorority sisters

10. Cupcakes

11. A new pair of shoes

12. Mozzarella sticks

13. Being organized

14. Your favorite TV show

15. A cup of hot tea

16. Laughing

17. Little adventures

18. Random acts of kindness

19. Fridays

20. Making a new friend

21. Baby elephants

22. A new bottle of nail polish.

23. Traveling

24. A cozy blanket

27. Disneyland

28. Road trip with friends

29. Taco Tuesdays

30. A hug

31. Someone playing with your hair

32. Hot chocolate

33. Scented candle

34. A spoonful of cookie dough.

35. Harry Potter

36. Watching wild dolphins

37. Pizza

38. The cool side of the pillow

39. Playing a musical instrument

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